
Happy Choppers
2006
"Happy Choppers" by Banksy is a 2006 work executed in spray paint and emulsion on canvas, depicting military helicopters adorned with decorative pink bows, a signature juxtaposition that defines much of the street artist's practice. The image subverts symbols of warfare and aggression by rendering them in a whimsical, almost childlike aesthetic, challenging viewers to reconsider the nature of violence and military power. Banksy's trademark stenciling technique delivers the image with clean, graphic precision, amplifying the dark irony embedded in the contrast between the bows' innocence and the helicopters' destructive purpose.
- Medium
- spray paint and emulsion on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 2006, in the United Kingdom, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3. This work will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
March 5, 2026
Estimate: $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
Sold: $1,520,000
Lot 14
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